New sketches

Things are beginning to take shape, at least on paper.

Last month we received the first set of floor plan sketches from the architect, and last week, the elevation sketches. Below is the West elevation: the roof profile has been made consistent over both halves of the house; and the existing openings are just more fully defined; but it's the appearance of the dormer windows that really transforms the look of the place.

We are now looking forward to the revised version of the floor plans, based on the commentaries and queries that we returned to the architect last month. Generally speaking, we are happy working around the existing layout, with some minor adjustments here and there. However, the stairs' design and location are going to require some fine tuning.

The architect will be filing the building permit application early in the new year and he has promised us the revised floor plans before Christmas.